How do I pack for a Ryanair flight?

Do pack your heaviest items (e.g. shoes, jeans) in the bottom of your wheelie suitcase. You'll find it's much easier to roll as the weight will be more evenly distributed. Don't waste unused space – roll your clothes instead of folding.



Packing for Ryanair requires precision to avoid their notorious gate fees. If you are on a "Value Fare," you are limited to one small personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat. The best strategy is to use a soft-sided cabin backpack rather than a rigid case, as it can be "squished" into the sizer if needed. Use packing cubes to compress your clothes and wear your heaviest items (like boots and jackets) onto the plane. Utilize your "duty-free" bag allowance; Ryanair allows you to carry one bag of airport purchases in addition to your personal item, which many travelers use as a "stealth" extra bag for small essentials. Finally, remember that all liquids must be in a single 20cm x 20cm transparent bag, so prioritize solid toiletries to save space and simplify your security check.

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Try to keep the biggest items at the bottom; it gives you more space to layer on top. If you have the viral Ryanair bag, you could get away with folding clothes so that they do not crease. The art of folding allows you to make the most out of Ryanair's low fares.

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Ryanair's bag policy permits you to bring one personal bag for free, which must be up to 15.7 x 7.8 x 9.8 inches (40 x 20 x 25 cm) and fit under the seat in front of you. However, the number of bags you can bring onboard depends on the fare purchased.

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You are allowed a single personal item, like a backpack, however, your Ryanair cabin bag can't be larger than 25 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Customers with Priority tickets can bring one personal item and one piece of carry-on luggage that doesn't weigh more than 10 kilograms and isn't larger than 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.

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You are allowed a single personal item, like a backpack, however, your Ryanair cabin bag can't be larger than 25 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Customers with Priority tickets can bring one personal item and one piece of carry-on luggage that doesn't weigh more than 10 kilograms and isn't larger than 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.

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You do not need to print your boarding pass once you have access to the Ryanair App unless you are departing from a Moroccan airport. If you do not have access to a printer, we can print it for you at the check-in desk, but you will be charged a boarding card reissue fee for each passenger. See our Table of Fees.

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The following are strictly prohibited on board: Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);

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Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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Ryanair allows passengers to pack toiletries and make up into their hand luggage provided all liquids are in containers of no more than 100 ml. In addition, all liquids must be within one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with dimensions of no more than 20 cm x 20 cm.

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A bumbag/fanny pack is an accessory, like a backpack or a lady's purse/handbag, and you should be prepared for it to be treated as such. That said, Mrs DC8 always wears a bumbag when travelling and it has never been an issue on any airline including the likes of Ryanair and Easyjet.

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2 If you purchased Priority & 2 Cabin Bags , including Regular and Flexi Plus (or Plus tickets purchased prior to 11 December 2019), you may carry on board the small and a large piece of Cabin Baggage, weighing up to 10kg with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, unless operational reasons require us to place the ...

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Yes, you can eat and drink on Ryanair flights. Though there is no complimentary in-flight meal service, Ryanair does allow you to bring food and drinks on board. However, you may not bring any liquids that exceed 100ml. These restrictions are in line with regulations from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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Yes! You can bring a hair straightener in your carry-on luggage or checked baggage on a flight. However, if you do not have a TSA approved travel adapter, you should check with your airline before traveling to ensure that they allow you to take a straightener in your carry on bag or checked bag.

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Pack a Refillable Water Bottle You can't avoid them if you want to explore the world. One simple trick I've used to improve the experience is to pack an empty water bottle. Once you pass through security, just fill it up at a water fountain and bring it on the plane.

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6.2. 1 You must check in online at www.ryanair.com and print or download your boarding pass, unless you have a Flexi Plus ticket, in which case you can check in at the airport for free. 6.2. 2 Online check-in opens 60 days before the scheduled departure time if you have purchased an allocated seat.

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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.

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What if my cabin bag is 2cm bigger? Extra 2–4 cm wont be noticed by the check in staff and they dont have a ruler to measure the dimension. they only strict with the weight. But extra 2–3 kg is also not a problem.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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